HOUSE COMMITTEE ON

VETERANS' AFFAIRS

 

 

May 26, 2005 Hearing Room C

8:30 A.M.  Tapes 98 - 99

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:            Rep. Donna Nelson, Chair

Rep. Phil Barnhart, Vice-Chair

Rep. Debi Farr, Vice-Chair

Rep. Brian Boquist

Rep. Scott Bruun

Rep. Betty Komp

 

MEMBER EXCUSED:            Rep. Dave Hunt

 

STAFF PRESENT:                  Jim Stembridge, Committee Administrator

Erin Seiler, Committee Assistant

 

MEASURES/ISSUES HEARD:

                                                 Veterans’ Issues - Informational Meeting

 

 

TAPE/#	Speaker	Comments
TAPE 98, A
002	Chair Nelson	Opens the meeting at 8:39 a.m. Opens an informational meeting on Veterans’ Issues.
VETERANS’ ISSUES – INFORMATIONAL MEETING
041	Kevin O’Reilly	Government Relations/Advocacy Director, Oregon Paralyzed Veterans’ of America. Expresses appreciation for the work of the Committee on behalf of veterans and acknowledges the contributions of each member.
124	Chair Nelson	Acknowledges the work of all of the members and thanks them for their commitment to veterans.
139	Rep. Barnhart	Acknowledges the “work, enthusiasm, and tenacity” of Chair Nelson as an advocate for Oregon veterans’.
160	Jim Stembridge	Committee Administrator. Commends Chair Nelson for commitment to veterans’ issues.
175	Rep. Farr	Speaks to personal connection to veterans’ issues and why it is important to see to the well-being of all veterans.
203	Chair Nelson	Commends all members for their dedication to veterans.
262	Chair Nelson	Summarizes the events that have been scheduled for Memorial Day and Flag Day.
293	Bill McMichaels	Project Manager, Afghan-Iraqi Freedom War Memorial Fund. Speaks to the importance of honoring veterans and acknowledges all individuals committed to veterans.
327	McMichaels	Provides an update on the funding of Afghan/Iraqi Memorial Project and identifies specific individuals who have donated time, energy, and supplies to the Afghan/Iraqi Memorial.
TAPE 99, A
001	Chair Nelson	Thanks Mr. McMichaels for work on the Afghan/Iraqi Memorial Project.
015	McMichaels	Explains what led to involvement with the Afghan/Iraqi Memorial Project.
028	McMichaels	Explains that the Afghan/Iraqi Memorial is being built will materials that will “last for 500 years.”
045	Chair Nelson	Acknowledges the Kesterson Family.
090	Paula Brown	Deputy Director, Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA). Acknowledges the dedication of the Committee to improving the lives of veterans and expresses the appreciation of ODVA.
105	Chair Nelson	Asks what the approval process is for locating memorials on state-owned property.
110	Brown	Summarizes the memorial review process utilized by the Department of Administrative Services.
165	Mac MacDonald	Representative, Veterans’ Organizations. Speaks to the details of local Memorial Day events.
205	Rep. Farr	Clarifies that Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at the Capitol Mall.
241	Harley Ray	Legislative Chair, American Legion. Expresses appreciation for the work of the Committee.
287	Chair Nelson	Acknowledges Rep. Jeff Kropf efforts on behalf of Atomic Veterans’.
298	Mike Sullivan	Lobbyist, Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers. Expresses appreciation for the work of the Committee.
340	Chair Nelson	Speaks to the importance of the Youth Challenge Program.
395	Rep. Komp	Speaks to the importance of supporting veterans and acknowledges the commitment of Chair Nelson.
TAPE 98, B
001	Stembridge	Asks what veterans’ organization will receive the money from the “acronym fund.”
010	Rep. Farr	Suggests that the funds be donated to the Afghan/Iraqi Memorial Fund.
030	Chair Nelson	Closes the informational meeting on Veterans’ Issues. Adjourns the meeting at 9:38 a.m.

 

EXHIBIT SUMMARY

 

No Exhibits